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The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Colombo· 21 October 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question 9: First Prison in Sri Lanka and Prison Conditions

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The Minister of Justice and National Integration responded to concerns about public safety near long-established remand prisons, stating that villagers’ fears or requests for clarification should be addressed. He said the matter could be discussed, including the possible establishment of a police post, and asked the Member to submit the issue in writing so he could intervene through the Ministry of Public Security if necessary.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, many remand prisons are long-established in such locations. If villagers feel fear or need clarifications, we should address them. We can discuss and, if necessary, arrange for a police post as requested. Hon. Member, please discuss with me and submit the issue in writing; I can then intervene through the Ministry of Public Security as needed.

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Hansard, Tuesday, 21 October 2025 ·No. 22635 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney-at-Law - Minister of Justice and National Integration. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 21 October 2025. No. 22635. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/29554